LGBTQ+ therapists in Buena Vista, Michigan MI
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Ann Becker-Schutte; Healthy Balanced Life Psychology, LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D.
My goal in therapy is to provide the support and compassionate challenge my clients need to face difficult episodes in their lives. I believe that most people benefit from the experience of having a caring, supportive listener to help them navigate challenging issues and painful transitions.
21 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Lauren Rance
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist (PsyD, LP)
I work with deep thinkers & feelers. Many of my clients are sensitive, introspective children, adults, and parents who are struggling with self-esteem or relationship challenges and want to build a deeper understanding of themselves, increase self-esteem, and create relationships that are secure and fulfilling. I offer a free consultation to learn more about your concerns and discuss whether my services would be a good fit. Visit my website (awarepsych.net) or send me a message on this platform to get an initial consult scheduled.
8 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Karen Perez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, PhD, LPC, LLP
I work with adolescents, young adults, and mature adults with issues and concerns in the area of anxiety, depression, sexuality, aging, health, addictions, and relationships.
I hold several board certifications: Board Certification as a Professional Psychologist, Professional Medical Psychotherapist, Professional Sports Psychologist Fellow, and Professional Disability Analyst and Fellow. I am also certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor, Cognitive Forensics Therapist, Rational Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist, and Addictions Counselor Also having more than 20 successful years involved with counseling-psychological treatment activities, supervision, and teaching in the areas of university, community college, vocational, adult education and community facilities and programs, provides me with the ability to counsel a wide range of individuals at time of significant career, family or educational crisis and, thus assist them to take control and to make decisions that will positively affect their future.
In addition to being a psychologist, I enjoy traveling with my husband and two “children” -- Maizy, our Yorkie, and Twittin, our Tuxedo cat. There is always something going on, somewhere to be, or something to do with them and I enjoy them all.
33 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Lyz Luidens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LLMSW
Therapy is a brave step in the process of navigating life’s current challenges and healing past wounds in a safe environment. I offer a unique and compassionate perspective to therapy, employing IFS/parts work, Somatic strategies, and Psychodynamic methods, while drawing on the transformative power of curiosity and creativity as impactful tools for healing and growth. As a genderqueer person and 10 year resident of the city of Detroit, I recognize that oppressive systems contribute to mental health disparities among marginalized groups.
Combining my extensive experience teaching art across all age groups, my Master’s in Social Work, and my experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I work from a feminist, anti-racist, perspective.
Working with children (ages 6 and up), teens, and adults, my commitment to inclusivity includes LGBTQIA+ issues, disability, trauma, ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety. I am here to provide a compassionate therapeutic experience for you to explore your narrative, embrace your strengths, and foster resilience, hope, and joy.
Informed by an intersectional lens, my approach is grounded in equality and empowerment, addressing the impact of all parts of your identity on how you navigate the world and approach growth and healing. I will support you in navigating these complex experiences and identities through empowerment, using Psychodynamic, Somatic, and Internal Family Systems methods. I am affirming of all queer, chronically ill/disabled, and neurodivergent identities, and always continuing my education on the liberation of all people, whether I have shared experience with them or not.
I have particular experience and understanding of the difficulty that neurodivergent, queer, and chronically ill people face in navigating our healthcare system, job market, and social world. I am also well versed in religious trauma, particularly experienced by queer people. Though these are my areas of focus, I am here to affirm and empower anyone looking for support navigating mental health issues, life changes, issues with self worth, trauma, and anything anything that you are struggling to process on your own. I am honored to walk beside on your journey towards healing, growth, and joy.
0 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Clients work best with someone they trust and feel comfortable with. One of the most consistent pieces of feedback I get is how easy it is to talk with me and they appreciate that I'm "real". I believe that a pinch of empathy and a dash of compassion makes the perfect recipe to provide you an accurate reflection needed to do meaningful therapy work.
18 Years Experience